ISLANDER (1860, Tug (Towboat))

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
ISLANDER
Year of Build:
1860
Official Number:
12136
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Mackinac, MI
Vessel Type:
Tug (Towboat)
Hull Materials:
Wood
Number of Decks:
1
Builder Name:
JR, AW, & George Hulbert
Original Owner and Location:
JR, AW & George Hulbert, Mackinac, MI.
Power
Number of Masts:
1
Propulsion:
Sidewheel
Propulsion Notes:
Later enrolled as Propeller.
Hull Dimensions
Length:
57' 2"
Beam:
12' 9"
Depth:
5' 9"
Tonnage (old style):
37 14/95
Final Disposition
Final Location:
Chicago, IL.
Lake Michigan.
Date:
31 Mar 1875
How:
Foundered.
History
Chronology:

1860, Sep 3 Enrolled Mackinac, MI.

1861, Mar Sunk, Grassy Island, Detroit River.

1867 Engines removed, fitted with mast & sail.

1868 47.46 gross tons.

1871 June 3 Owned John McMorrine.

1871 June 3 Owned Fred Laycock.

1875, Mar 31 Foundered, Lake Michigan.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Contact
Contact
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Email:specialcollections@alpenalibrary.org
Website:
https://www.alpenalibrary.org

Agency street/mail address:
211 N. First Ave.
Alpena, Michigan 49707
USA
(989)356-6188
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